An electronic device may include a housing that may include an opening formed on an outer surface and a space fluidly communicating with the opening, at least one electronic element which is disposed in the space, and at least one terminal which is disposed on the outer surface of the housing and is electrically connected with the at least one electronic element.
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1. An electronic device comprising: a housing having an outer surface, an opening formed on the outer surface, and a space fluidly communicating with the opening; at least one electronic element adapted to be inserted into the space; at least one terminal disposed on the outer surface of the housing, the at least one terminal includes an installation part in communication with the space; an electric connection part disposed in the installation part for connecting the at least one electronic element with the electronic device, the electric connection part adapted to elastically deform when the at least one electronic element is inserted into the space; and a sealing member disposed on the at least one terminal, the sealing member includes another opening over the electric connection part to permit the elastic deformation of the electric connection part.
An electronic device has a housing with an opening on its surface and a space inside that connects to the opening. An electronic component fits into this space. A terminal on the housing's surface electrically connects to the component inside. This terminal includes a mounting section that also connects to the space. An electrical contact inside the mounting section links the component to the device, deforming elastically when the component is inserted. A seal on the terminal has another opening above the electrical contact, allowing it to deform.
2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the sealing member is interposed between the electric connection part and the installation part.
The electronic device described previously incorporates a sealing member positioned between the electrical connection part and the installation part of the terminal. Essentially, the seal is sandwiched between the electrical contact and the base of the terminal, providing environmental protection and strain relief.
3. The electronic device of claim 1 , further comprising a circuit board electrically contacting the at least one terminal.
The electronic device described previously includes a circuit board that makes electrical contact with the terminal on the housing's surface. This circuit board allows the signal and power from the electronic component inserted through the opening to be routed to other parts of the device.
4. The electronic device of claim 3 , wherein the circuit board comprises a plurality of boards, and wherein at least one of the plurality of boards electrically contacts the at least one terminal.
The electronic device described previously uses a circuit board consisting of multiple boards, and at least one of these boards makes electrical contact with the terminal. This multi-board design allows for different board thicknesses or specialized functions to be implemented in sections.
5. The electronic device of claim 4 , wherein the at least one of the plurality of boards that is electrically connected with the at least one terminal is thinner than the boards that are not electrically connected with the at least one terminal.
In the multi-board circuit board design of the electronic device, the board that connects to the terminal is thinner than the other boards. This thinner board may be used to allow for easier connection, provide greater flexibility, or reduce the overall profile in the area of the terminal.
6. The electronic device of claim 3 , further comprising an electric contact part between the at least one terminal and the circuit board, the electric contact part being enclosed by the sealing member, wherein the sealing member is disposed between the housing and the circuit board.
The electronic device described previously includes an electrical contact point between the terminal and the circuit board, and this contact point is enclosed by the sealing member. The sealing member is also positioned between the housing and the circuit board, offering protection against environmental factors and ensuring reliable electrical connection.
7. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one terminal is elastically deformable.
In the electronic device described previously, the terminal on the housing's surface is elastically deformable. This allows the terminal to flex or bend slightly, potentially improving contact with the circuit board or the electronic component being inserted.
8. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one terminal comprises at least one of an elastic piece and a pogo pin.
The terminal of the previously described electronic device comprises either an elastic piece or a pogo pin (or a combination of both). These components allow for spring-loaded contact and tolerance of small variations in dimensions.
9. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the housing further comprises an elastic member to which the at least one terminal is attached.
The electronic device described previously includes an elastic member on the housing to which the terminal is attached. This elastic member might provide additional flexibility or shock absorption for the terminal.
10. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the housing further includes an elastic form to which the at least one terminal is attached.
The electronic device described previously uses an elastic form on the housing to which the terminal is attached. This elastic form is a shaped element, providing additional support and placement of the terminal.
11. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the housing comprises a first housing and a second housing, and the second housing is connected to the first housing and comprises at least part of the space.
The electronic device described previously features a housing made of two parts: a first housing and a second housing. The second housing connects to the first and forms at least part of the space where the electronic component is inserted. This two-part housing construction might allow easier assembly or different materials for different parts of the housing.
12. The electronic device of claim 11 , wherein the first and second housings are formed from a material that is the same.
In the two-part housing design of the previously described electronic device, the first and second housings are made from the same material. This ensures consistent thermal expansion and contraction characteristics, and simplifies manufacturing processes.
13. The electronic device of claim 11 , wherein at least one of the first housing and the second housing include a conductive material.
In the electronic device with the two-part housing, at least one of the first housing or the second housing includes a conductive material. This could be used for shielding, grounding, or antenna purposes.
14. The electronic device of claim 11 , wherein the first housing and the second housing are connected to each other via an adhesive sealing member.
The first housing and the second housing of the electronic device described previously are connected using an adhesive sealing member. This creates a secure and waterproof joint between the two housing components.
15. The electronic device of claim 11 , further including a connection part for connecting the first and second housings, the connection part comprising a protrusion and a protrusion recess.
The electronic device described previously, with the two-part housing, incorporates a connection part between the housings consisting of a protrusion and a corresponding recess. This mechanical connection aids in alignment and securing the two housings together.
16. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the electronic element at least one of the at least one terminals is configured to electrically connect with a plug when the plug is inserted into the space through the opening.
In the electronic device described previously, the electronic component and the terminal are designed to electrically connect with a plug when the plug is inserted into the space through the opening in the housing. This facilitates connection with external devices.
17. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the electronic element comprises at least one of an image-related device, a voice-related device, and a sensor.
In the electronic device described previously, the electronic component can be an image-related device (like a camera), a voice-related device (like a microphone or speaker), or a sensor (for measuring temperature, pressure, etc.).
18. An electronic device comprising: a housing having an outer surface, an opening formed on the outer surface, and a space fluidly communicating with the opening; at least one electronic element adapted to be inserted into the space; at least one terminal disposed on the outer surface of the housing, the at least one terminal includes an installation part in communication with the space; an electric connection part disposed in the installation part for connecting the at least one electronic element with the electronic device, the electric connection part adapted to elastically deform when the at least one electronic element is inserted into the space; and a sealing member disposed on the at least one terminal, the sealing member includes another opening over the electric connection part to permit the elastic deformation of the electric connection part, wherein the housing further includes an elastic form to which the at least one terminal is attached, and the at least one terminal and the elastic form are formed by Laser Direct Structuring.
An electronic device has a housing with an opening on its surface and a space inside that connects to the opening. An electronic component fits into this space. A terminal on the housing's surface electrically connects to the component inside. This terminal includes a mounting section that also connects to the space. An electrical contact inside the mounting section links the component to the device, deforming elastically when the component is inserted. A seal on the terminal has another opening above the electrical contact, allowing it to deform. Further, the housing includes an elastic form to which the terminal is attached, and the terminal and elastic form are created using Laser Direct Structuring (LDS).
19. An electronic device comprising: a housing having an outer surface, an opening formed on the outer surface, and a space fluidly communicating with the opening; at least one electronic element adapted to be inserted into the space; at least one terminal disposed on the outer surface of the housing, the at least one terminal includes an installation part in communication with the space; an electric connection part disposed in the installation part for connecting the at least one electronic element with the electronic device, the electric connection part adapted to elastically deform when the at least one electronic element is inserted into the space; and a sealing member disposed on the at least one terminal, the sealing member includes another opening over the electric connection part to permit the elastic deformation of the electric connection part, wherein the housing comprises a first housing and a second housing, the second housing is connected to the first housing and comprises at least part of the space, and the second housing is formed by one of a dual injection molding process and an insert injection molding process.
An electronic device has a housing with an opening on its surface and a space inside that connects to the opening. An electronic component fits into this space. A terminal on the housing's surface electrically connects to the component inside. This terminal includes a mounting section that also connects to the space. An electrical contact inside the mounting section links the component to the device, deforming elastically when the component is inserted. A seal on the terminal has another opening above the electrical contact, allowing it to deform. The housing is constructed from a first and second housing, the second connects to the first to form the space, and the second housing is formed using dual injection molding or insert injection molding.
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